Monday, January 12, 2015

Monday, January 12, 2014


Click HERE to apply for the essay contest. 
StudentBookCheckout DateDays Overdue
Malia KInto The Wild11/14/201435
Jenna BThe Warren Witches12/1/201418
Jespyn BThe House of Hades12/4/201415
Chance KThe Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane12/11/20148
Jack DCity of Glass11/14/201435
Adam KThe Maze Of Bones11/14/201435
Isaiah SThe Year My Parents Ruined My Life11/21/201428
Brooklynn TA Tangle of Knots12/15/20144




Aaron BSavvy12/15/20144
Kylie BDiary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth12/9/201410
Sammy PFabulous Facts About the 50 States11/14/201435
Andrew SWhere Else in the Wild?10/28/201452
Keanue HChains12/15/20144
Tyler PThe World Of The Hunger Games12/18/20141
Koko SSisters11/14/201435
Saxon WThe Wanderer12/9/201410
Mady GBud, Not Buddy12/18/20141
Ryan BThe Quantum League12/12/20147
Lizzie BOut Of My Mind11/20/201429
Trey TThe Lightning Thief (Graphic Novel)12/16/20143
Garrett MThe Maze Runner12/12/20147
Gregg SThe Giving Tree12/10/20149
Tyler HThe Titan's Curse (Graphic Novel)12/17/20142
Caleb DI Funny: A Middle School Story11/10/201439
Kylie BRules12/9/201410
Independent Reading (This is week #22)
Focus this week:
Good readers try challenging books to improve their reading skills. 
Good reading habits:
* I read books from a variety of genres. 
* I don't limit my book choices to books that are easy to read or from my preferred genre. 
I record my book choices in "My Reading List".

Work Time:
* "For the Love of Reading" Activity

* Independent Reading
* Reading Conferences


Class Code: M2LBC


Unit 4: The Power of Argument
Essential Questions:
What do I already know about argument writing?

Standard:
W.2.a Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. (CCSS:W.6.1)

RR.1.c.iv Apply grade 6 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g., “Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.”). (CCSS:W.6.8b)
I will know I’m successful when...
 I have sufficiently demonstrated my current understanding of argument writing. 
Mini-Lesson: 
(What Mrs. Brownell is going to teach us)

Introduce "Breaking Barriers" essay contest

Directions for the Argument Writing Pre-Test
Work Time:
Today, we will begin the Argument Writing Pre-test. You will have today and Tuesday to complete this pre-test. 

You will need a sheet of notebook paper for your planning. 

You will write your essay on the Argument Writing Pre-Test document in Google Classroom. 
Debrief:

Homework:
Reading at least 30 Minutes for your "40 Book Challenge" (Even on Saturday and Sunday!)
Update your reading list (It's in Google Classroom)

Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work

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